2

31. Removing the Body 2. Install the battery Put the battery in the car. Put back the Body.

3. Turn on the transmitter.

4. Turn on the electronic speed controller.

4Top View Parts

Front Bumper Tactic TSX45 Servo Steering Rack

Steering Knuckle

C-Hub

Front Body Mount

Receiver Box AE-5 Electronic Speed Control(ESC)

Transmission Motor 27T Rock Rail

Spur/Pinion/Slipper ESC Plug

(Under Cover)

Battery Tray Lower 4-link Bar

Rear Body Mount Shock Absorber

Battery Straps

5Getting-Started Checklist

The following checklist is a guide for getting you vehicle running for the first time.

Read Cautions in Manual. (Page 2) Familiarize yourself with vehicle and Even though the vehicle is new check its components. driveshaft setscrews and other screws to make sure they are tight from the factory.

Turn on transmitter FIRST then ESC. Check to make sure steering and throttle Range check radio system. (Next Page) (Page 4) operation work correctly. (Page 7)

Drive vehicle, challenge yourself and Maintain vehicle. (Next Page)

have fun!

6Range-Checking Your Radio System

The radio system should be checked before operating the vehicle to ensure its operating properly and has adequate range.

1. Turn on the transmitter first and then the vehicle.

2. Have a friend hold the vehicle while keeping hands and loose clothing away from moving parts. 3. Walk away until you are at the farthest distance you plan to operate the vehicle. 4. Steer the vehicle back and forth and throttle both forward and reverse making sure there is no erratic behavior. 5. If any erratic behavior is exhibited do not operate the vehicle, call customer service for further assistance.

RANGE-CHECKING FOR DISTANCE

Maintaining Your Vehicle

Just like a full size car or truck your RC vehicle must undergo periodic maintenance in order to ensure peak running performance. Preventativemaintenance will also help avoid needless breakages which could result in costly repairs. Below are some suggestions to properly maintainyour vehicle.

CHECK FOR WEAR ON

THE BALL JOINTS IN THE CHECK DRIVESHAFT SET INSPECT SHOCK CHECK FOR ANY LOOSE REPLACE ANY NOTICEABLE STEERING AND SUSPENSION SCREWS AND RE-THREAD ABSORBERS FOR SMOOTH CONNECTIONS OR FRAYED BENT OR BROKEN PARTS LINKS (REPLACE IF NECESSARY) LOCK IF NECESSARY DAMPENED OPERATION WIRING

CHECK TIRES MAKING SURE CHECK FOR LOOSE SCREWS

THE BEADS ARE STILL FIRMLY ON CHASSIS ESPECIALLY CHECK DRIVELINE FOR CHECK WHEEL NUTS MAKING BONDED TO THE ENTIRE KEEP CHASSIS FREE OF DIRT THE KNUCKLE, C-HUB AND SMOOTH BIND-FREE SURE THEYRE SNUG CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE RIM OR DEBRIS AXLE LOCKOUT SCREWS OPERATION

CHECK SLIPPER CLUTCH IF

APPLICABLE, FOR PROPER CHECK RECEIVER ANTENNA REPLACE TRANSMITTER OPERATION (SEE PAGE 25 STEP TO CONFIRM ITS NOT CHECK STEERING INSPECT THE SPUR AND AAS IF THE GREEN LIGHT IS 23 FOR SETUP INSTRUCTIONS) DAMAGED OPERATION FOR ANY BINDS PINION GEARS FOR DAMAGE BLINKING

67AE-5 Forward/Reverse ESC w/ Drag Brake

NOTES

8 BIND

ST-TRIM TH-TRIM ST-D/R

9Warranty Info

AXIAL LIMITED WARRANTY

Your Axial product is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship when new in the factory sealed box. This warranty does not cover damages due to normal wear and tear, users' failure to perform routine maintenance, error of assembly or installation, modifications or addition of aftermarket parts or option parts. This warranty lasts as long as the original purchaser owns the product and is not transferable (verified by dated itemized sales receipt accompanied with product). In the event of a defect under this warranty, Axial will, at our discretion, repair or replace the product, provided our inspection indicates that an original defect exists. Axial provides a 10-day warranty from the date of purchase on electronics (i.e. servo, esc, radio). Axial reserves the right to replace any product which is no longer available with a product of comparable value and function. If Axial determines the repair is not covered under warranty guidelines, there could be a charge applied for the repair and return shipping charges. Note: Purchasing products from unauthorized distributors may void warranty and prevent support and service.

INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMER WARRANTY

Please return product to the dealer where the purchase was made. If your Axial product purchase was made through an on-line retailer, any warranty issues must be taken care of by that retailer. Axial assumes no responsibility for Axial products sold internationally by on-line retailers.